The Shivir, meant for those separated from their families at the Kumbh, is marked with two huge yellow balloons by the words 'Bhoole Bhatke Shivir', which the pilgrims can see from a distance and reach for help.

Bal Thackeray was the only regional leader in India who commanded not his whole region, but just his city. No regional leader in India has ruled over such a small but influential area, yet had such nationwide impact.

He has given contemporary Tamil theatre a completely unexpected twist
with his plays packed with action scenes and stunts of all forms, be it
karate, jujitsu, krav maga, muay thai, kickboxing, freestyle,
acrobatics or silambattam, a traditional Tamil stick fight.

Speaking at the tenth India Today State of the States Conclave, Parrikar
was in a jokey mood which belied some serious occupational hazards he
confronts on a daily basis. "It is not a party to be the Chief Minister
of Goa, but I welcome you all to party this New Year's Eve," he said.